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The Microcontroller Idea Bookby Jan Axelson
Lakeview Research 2002; US$ 19.95This hand-on introduction to microcontrollers includes dozens of examples with program code and circuit designs. more...
USB Completeby Jan Axelson
Lakeview Research 2009; US$ 43.95Now in its fourth edition, this developer's guide to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface covers all aspects of project development, such as hardware design, device firmware, and host application software. Topics include how to choose a device controller chip, cut development time by using USB classes, and write software to access devices that perform vendor-specific functions. Example codes are provided using Visual Basic .NET and Visual C# .NET for performing tasks such as detecting device arrival and removal and transferring vendor-defined data using the human interface device class. This newest edition has updated information on controller chips, USB classes, power use, and Microsoft’s WinUSB driver. more...
Smart Home Hacksby Gordon Meyer
O'Reilly Media, Inc. 2008; US$ 23.99So much of what is commonplace today was once considered impossible, or at least wishful thinking. Laser beams in the operating room, cars with built-in guidance systems, cell phones with email access. There's just no getting around the fact that technology always has, and always will be, very cool. But technology isn't only cool; it's also very smart. That's why one of the hottest technological trends nowadays is the creation of smart homes. At an increasing rate, people are turning their homes into state-of-the-art machines, complete with more switches, sensors, and actuators than you can shake a stick at. Whether you want to equip your home with motion detectors for added security, install computer-controlled lights for optimum... more...
Upgrading and Fixing Computers Do-it-Yourself For Dummiesby Andy Rathbone
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2010; US$ 24.99An illustrated, step-by-step guide to repairs and upgrades Whether you want to prepare your computer for Windows 7, avoid investing in a new one, or just "go green", this fully illustrated guide has what you need. You'll learn how to add printers and new keyboards, boost your PC's performance and increase memory, improve power consumption, rev up your multimedia capacity, and much more. Step-by-step instructions are accompanied by photos that show you exactly what you should see at every stage. Learn to perform basic upgrades and prepare your PC for high-speed Internet connections, network connections, and added security, all with fully illustrated instructions Find out how to expand memory, enhance speed, and update your computer's power... more...
Practical Arduinoby Jonathan Oxer; H. Blemings
Springer 2010; US$ 39.99Create your own Arduino-based designs, gain in-depth knowledge of the architecture of Arduino, and learn the user-friendly Arduino language all in the context of practical projects that you can build yourself at home. Get hands-on experience using a variety of projects and recipes for everything from home automation to test equipment. Arduino has taken off as an incredibly popular building block among ubicomp (ubiquitous computing) enthusiasts, robotics hobbyists, and DIY home automation developers. Authors Jonathan Oxer and Hugh Blemings provide detailed instructions for building a wide range of both practical and fun Arduino-related projects, covering areas such as hobbies, automotive, communications, home automation, and instrumentation.... more...
iPhone 4S For Dummiesby Edward C. Baig; Bob LeVitus
John Wiley & Sons 2012; US$ 9.99Covers the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, and iPhone 3GS! Learn to: Set up your iPhone, send and receive e-mail, and download apps Browse the web, capture and share photos and video, and listen to music Make video calls with FaceTime Get organized with Reminders and stay connected with Notification Center more...
PC User Fundamentalsby Mark Stevens
John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 1999; US$ 6.25PC User Fundamentals is designed to give you an introduction to computer systems. It presents an overview of various types of computer hardware using the technologies currently found in IBM PC-type machines. more...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Computer Basics, 2Eby Joe Kraynak
Alpha Books 2001; US$ 16.99The Complete Idiot's GuideA (R) to Computer Basics, Second Edition will build from the previous edition on teaching PC users the kind of computer capabilities that can enrich their lives and make their PC system one of their most beneficial tools in the home or office. Even more than The Complete Idiot's GuideA (R) to PCs, this a 'how to book' that takes an application- and task- specific approach to computers. more...
Pentium Processor System Architecture, Second Editionby Tom Shanley; Don Anderson
Addison-Wesley Longman 1995; US$ 9.95A comprehensive description of the Pentium microprocessor and its relationship to the remainder of the system. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of the processor's execution units, internal caches, and the external cache and system memory. The different types of Pentium bus transfers are described in detail. more...
Pentium Pro and Pentium II System Architectureby Tom Shanley; Inc. Mindshare
Addison-Wesley Longman 1998; US$ 14.95Detailed discussion of the Pentium II and Pentium Pro processors, Front Side Bus (FSB) protocol and system implementation from a hardware and software viewpoint. Written for computer hardware and software engineers, this book offers insight into how the Pentium Pro and Pentium II family of processors translates legacy x86 code into RISC instructions, executes them out of order, and then reassembles the result to match the original program flow. In detailing the Pentium Pro and Pentium II processors' internal operations, the book reveals why the processors generate various transaction types and how they monitor bus traffic generated by other entities to ensure cache consistency. more...